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Lance Oppenheim
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Lance Oppenheim biography
Lance Oppenheim is a film director known for helming feature films and documentaries. His work frequently addresses real-life television operations, public scandals, and controversial figures in modern media.
Oppenheim gained significant industry attention for directing the A24 feature film Primetime. Starring Robert Pattinson, the dark drama is inspired by the rise and fallout of the viral investigative series To Catch a Predator and its host Chris Hansen. The project made its world premiere at the 2026 Venice Film Festival, drawing notice for Pattinson's lead role as well as the acting debut of musician Phoebe Bridgers, who also contributed music to the end credits.
In addition to Primetime, Oppenheim co-directed the covert documentary feature You Can See Everything alongside Nathan Fielder. The mystery film focuses on disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes and screened at the Telluride Film Festival before becoming a major talking point at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.
- Coverage of Lance Oppenheim centers heavily on his high-profile feature projects across the 2026 fall film festival circuit.
- Media focus highlights his directorial work with prominent stars, including Robert Pattinson in Primetime and Nathan Fielder on a covert Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
- Publicity around Oppenheim's work has also been amplified by real-life figures, such as Chris Hansen's outspoken commentary and marketing stunts surrounding Primetime.
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Lance Oppenheim timeline
Aug 17, 2026
Chris Hansen publicly states he had no creative involvement in Oppenheim's upcoming movie.
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Aug 21, 2026
A pre-screening non-disclosure standoff occurs involving Chris Hansen at a venue showing Oppenheim's Primetime.
Chris Hansen Denied Entry to A24's 'Primetime' Screening After NDA Standoff
Aug 26, 2026
Chris Hansen purchases theater advertisements to run ahead of screenings of Oppenheim's film Primetime.
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Sep 5, 2026
Critics at the Venice Film Festival highlight Robert Pattinson's lead performance in Oppenheim's dark drama.
Robert Pattinson Channels Dracula and Jerry Maguire for Dark Venice Film Festival Project 'Primetime'
Sep 5, 2026
Primetime premieres at the Venice Film Festival, marking Phoebe Bridgers' acting debut under Oppenheim's direction.
Phoebe Bridgers Makes Acting Debut In 'Primetime' And Drops New End Credits Song
Sep 14, 2026
Oppenheim and Nathan Fielder generate festival chatter with their secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything.
Nathan Fielder’s Secret Elizabeth Holmes Doc Is Stealing TIFF Buzz Without Even Showing UpSep 15, 2026
Oppenheim's A24 feature Primetime builds buzz across fall film festivals following its premiere.
Fall Film Festivals Heat Up With Robert Pattinson’s ‘Primetime’ Buzz and a Secret Elizabeth Holmes Doc
Lance Oppenheim: your questions
What movie did Lance Oppenheim direct with Robert Pattinson?
Lance Oppenheim directed the A24 feature film Primetime, which stars Robert Pattinson as an ambitious television host inspired by Chris Hansen and To Catch a Predator.
What is Lance Oppenheim's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes?
Lance Oppenheim co-directed You Can See Everything with Nathan Fielder, a secret documentary feature centered on disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes that screened at Telluride.
Was Chris Hansen involved in Lance Oppenheim's movie Primetime?
No, Chris Hansen was excluded from the creative process, had zero input on the project, and only learned about the film after production wrapped.
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Chris Hansen Questions Motives Behind Robert Pattinson’s New Movie ‘Primetime’
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